Photo courtesy of Eduardo Buchin, Jupiter.

Palm Beach County’s first tourists were the early settlers. The area was known as “Lake Worth”, named for Major General William Jenkins Worth.  General Worth fought in the Second Seminole War.

The first permanent residents of Palm Beach County arrived in 1872. They struggled to clear the land for building homes and growing crops.

A ship the “Providencia”, traveling from Havana, Cuba to Barcelona, Spain, transporting a load of coconuts was shipwrecked ashore Lake Worth’s coastline.  The early settlers salvaged the coconuts.  Coconut Palms were not indigenous to South Florida.  The first residents wasted no time in planting the coconuts in an effort to introduce a profitable coconut industry.  Palm…

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Florida Atlantic University's Jupiter Lifelong Learning Society is “dedicated to enriching the intellectual and social lives of adult learners by offering stimulating educational opportunities, taught by outstanding university faculty and guest lecturers, designed to broaden students' understanding of diverse cultural, societal, scientific and global issues.”

Most people associate learning with formal education at school, college, university etc.  We are all told, from an early age, that we should ‘get a good education’.  However, ‘schooling’ is only one type of learning. There are many other opportunities to further your knowledge and develop the skills you need throughout life.  There is no age limit on learning.  Lifelong learning can enhance…

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America’s Happiest Seaside Town of 2016 is on South East Florida’s “Treasure Coast”.  Stuart, Florida ranked number #1 of America’s Happiest Seaside Towns according to Coastal Living Magazine on April 6, 2016!  The travel and beach living magazine directs subscribers to the United States happiest coastal places to live. The magazine based their criteria on a several fundamental influences including the Gallup Healthways Well Being-Index, number of sunny days, beach excellence, countless educational opportunities, low crime index, and other factors.

The hidden gem of the Town of Stuart is on the Atlantic Ocean’s shoreline and nestled between two flowing rivers.  Mayor Jeffrey Krauskopf describes the old-fashioned feel of the town of Stuart as…

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South Florida’s sea turtle organizations have rescued sea turtles that have been accidentally injured or suffering for many years. Four decades ago, biologists thought green sea turtles might go extinct.

Federal wildlife officials have reclassified green turtle species from endangered to threatened. There will not be significant changes in terms of regulations in Florida. Green turtles have been protected under the Endangered Species A since 1978    

Local organizations, such as Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno, is one of Florida’s most unique non-profit cultural destinations focused on ocean and sea turtle conservation, education, research, and rehabilitation.

The Sea Turtle Conservancy is the world's oldest sea turtle research and…

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Since August, 2006 an estimated 57,124 pounds of garbage has been removed from our beaches by Friends of Jupiter Beach volunteers. Friends of Jupiter Beach promotes the conservation of our beaches, encourages community awareness, engages in school partnerships, conducts monthly beach cleanups, and provides dog bag boxes at each beach crossover. While most household debris is collected curbside, other areas-such as road right-of-ways and vacant lots tend to collect unsightly, unsanitary debris that will continue to accumulate if not cleaned.


The third Sunday of the month, at 4:00 PM, students from local and neighboring high schools gather at Ocean Cay Park for a beach cleanup. The students are becoming the next generation of environmental leaders…

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Celebrate International Calm Day South Florida by unplugging from all your devices and slow down.  Americans live in a hectic and restless society. South Floridians seem to spend countless hours running, from the office or school, to the gym, and home.  This constant pressure adds stress.

The concept of mindfulness is defined as “a mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations, used as a therapeutic technique.”  One must find a place of peace and complete relaxation.

Studies have shown that practicing mindfulness, even for just a few weeks, can bring a variety of physical, psychological, and social benefits. Some of these benefits…

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Recently the Palm Beach Post announced the winners of their latest Reader’s Choice Award for top Brunch Spots in Palm Beach County.  The top five restaurants cover the quaint Village of Tequesta to West Palm Beach.

Top on the list is Ocean Bleu, a neighborhood bistro in Tequesta.  Locally inspired dishes are created by Turkish Chef and Owner,  Levent Yurdatap. Yurdatap previously worked at private country clubs, including prestigious Admirals Cove, prior to opening Ocean Bleu.  A signature on the brunch menu is “Millionaires Bacon”.  He prepares it himself very slowly over night.  Initially he cuts a “slab of bacon into extra thick slices and spreads them out on wire racks that are set atop baking sheets. He sprinkles the bacon with brown sugar,…

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The one day out of the year where dogs can chill out,  play, swim and get chased and take a bath at The Square Grouper Jupiter Inlet in Jupiter, Florida.  

For another year, on Saturday, May 7 dogs are welcomed to enjoy a great swim and enjoy a loving wash & dry and have a refreshing drink!

The Square Grouper Dog Wash is organized by Jupiter- Tequesta supporting Operation Care For Heroes Military K9 Campaign. A Kong Toy will be sent to the Dog troops overseas. All proceeds will be benefitting The United States War Dogs Association, Inc., which is a nonprofit organization supporting all military K-9s and their handlers all around the globe.  

Bring your obedient dog to swim at the beach and then enjoy a loving hand wash and towel off!

Good Dog…

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Marine fanatics in the Jupiter area now have a hi-tech way to circumnavigate local waterway routes. The Jupiter Waterway Trail Mobile Guide is a downloadable app available for your smartphone.  The trail guide allows users to find and map trails along the 39 miles of waterways in the Jupiter area.  Users can even share their favorite routes and find points of interest.

The plant life changes as you go down the river, to the Intracoastal and out the Jupiter Inlet from marshland to crystal clear, blue water. You will see turtles, herons, fish jumping and even porpoise. It is an entirely unique experience.

The Jupiter Waterway Trail is a sequence of trails that connect the Jupiter Inlet, the Loxahatchee River and the Intracoastal Waterway. The…

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In the United States, over 266 million people have cell phones. While it is hard to imagine Florida life without it, you increase the risk of having an accident by 400% every time you use your cell phone when driving. If it is necessary, use a Bluetooth earpiece or other hands-free device.

Florida has passed the “Florida Ban on Texting While Driving Law”.  Drivers can still use phones for music, navigation apps, or to pick up a call as long as a hands-free device is then used. The current Florida texting law is limited to secondary enforcement, meaning another offense must be observed in order to stop and cite an offender.The law also states you can still text or email when you are stopped at a red light. Each county has a different fine for…

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